Moose harvesting amid Cape Breton moratorium hurts conservation efforts, group says
Despite a moratorium in place suspending the hunting and harvesting of moose in Cape Breton, a local wildlife group is warning that if these measures continue to be ignored, it puts a major threat on conserving the remaining moose within the island’s…
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ACOA invests more than $3.3 million in Indigenous-led projects across Nova Scotia
The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) has announced investments in nine Indigenous-led projects in Nova Scotia, supporting entrepreneurship, research, workforce development, and expanded economic opportunities in communities. On Oct. 21, Sean…
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Nova Scotia’s auditor general says road paving decisions not backed by objective data
Despite almost $850 million being spent on paving Nova Scotia roads over the past five years, the province is lacking a consistent approach based in evidence when deciding what road repairs to prioritize, according to a report from the auditor general.…
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Nova Scotia RCMP to increase enforcement as part of national road safety campaign over Thanksgiving weekend
Nova Scotia RCMP will increase its enforcement of impaired, distracted, aggressive and fatigued driving, along with seatbelt use, as part of a national traffic safety campaign over Thanksgiving weekend. Operation Impact, led by the Canadian Association…
Read MoreProvince opens financing option for Nova Scotia Power
Nova Scotia has approved regulations allowing Nova Scotia Power to seek permission for a different way of financing approved utility costs. The approach, called securitization, can spread repayment over a longer period at a lower interest rate. The…
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